QC Engineer

Castolin Eutectic; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Castolin Eutectic is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control professional to oversee incoming material inspection, in-process controls, and finished product testing at our Coimbatore facility. The role ensures traceability, compliance with AWS/IS/EN standards, and adherence to ISO 9001 requirements.

The successful candidate will coordinate laboratory testing, maintain calibration of instruments, and drive continuous improvement in process control and defect reduction while supporting audits

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials against specifications and MTC/COA.
• Review process records and ensure adherence to process parameters.
• Inspect finished electrodes: length, diameter, coating thickness, adhesion, surface finish.
• Coordinate mechanical and welding tests: tensile strength, bend, elongation, weldability.
• Verify compliance with AWS/IS/EN standards and approve or reject batches.

Job description

1. Incoming Raw Material Inspection

• Inspect incoming raw materials Brazing wire, flux chemicals, minerals, and packing materials.
• Verify Mill Test Certificates (MTC) / Certificates of Analysis (COA) against specifications.
• Conduct visual and dimensional checks of core wire and raw materials.
• Ensure proper identification, traceability, and segregation of accepted/rejected materials.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) for rejected materials.

2. In-Process Quality Control

• Review of special process records.
• Drying and DHR cycles (temperature & time) review.
• Ensure adherence to approved process parameters and work instructions.
• Perform routine inspections for coating uniformity, cracks, and surface defects.
• Control and record process deviations.

3. Finished Product Inspection & Testing

• Inspect finished electrodes for:
  • Length, diameter, coating thickness
  • Coating adhesion and integrity
  • Surface finish and marking
• Conduct or coordinate mechanical and welding tests such as:
  • Tensile strength
  • Bend test
  • Elongation
  • Weldability and arc stability
• Verify compliance with applicable standards (AWS / IS / EN).
• Approve or reject batches based on test results.

4. Laboratory Testing & Equipment Control

• Review routine lab testing of raw materials and finished electrodes test results.
• Ensure proper handling and preparation of test samples.
• Maintain and monitor calibration status of testing instruments.
• Ensure accuracy and repeatability of test results.

5. Documentation & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate records of:
  • Incoming inspection reports
  • In-process inspection logs
  • Final inspection and test reports
• Ensure full batch traceability from raw material to finished product.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and batch quality reports.
• Follow document control requirements as per ISO 9001.

6. Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

• Identify and report non-conforming products and processes.
• Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) of defects.
• Support implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure proper disposition of rejected materials (rework/scrap).

7. QA Support & Audit Participation

• Support QA team during internal and external audits.
• Ensure inspection records and documents are audit-ready.
• Assist in preparation of quality dossiers and compliance reports.

8. Customer & Trial Support

• Support sample preparation and testing for customer approvals.
• Assist in investigation of customer complaints and provide data/report support.

9. Safety & Shopfloor Discipline

• Ensure compliance with safety practices in production and lab areas.
• Monitor proper usage of PPE (gloves, masks, safety shoes, etc.).
• Follow safe handling of chemicals and hot materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S practices.

10. Continuous Improvement

• Suggest improvements in process control and inspection methods.
• Work towards reducing defects, rework, and process variations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.